JJ Redick called tonight a "complete game" for Luka Doncic, crediting him for getting going early when they needed it because Minnesota was hot, and then also his defense and rebounding throughout the night.
JJ Redick jokingly said the opposing team called the first timeout in the third quarter for “the first time in Lakers history.”
JJ Redick admitted he left Luka in to try to get 50 but said after giving him three chances, that was enough.
JJ Redick says Deandre Ayton was great tonight and credited him for his patience offensively.
Marcus Smart completely changed this game
Luka Doncic on being the first Laker to start a season with back-to-back 40-point games.
"It feels great. I wish we would've won the first one... I want to win every game. But I feel great."
Rui Hachimura said that when he came out of the game in the first quarter, he was in awe when he looked up at the scoreboard and Luka already had 17 points.
"He's incredible."
Austin Reaves on JJ Redick’s halftime messaging to the group: “Basically, ‘Don’t have a s***ty third quarter.’”
Rui Hachimura on Deandre Ayton's second-half performance: "I saw in his eyes that he was locked in."
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